Chestergate Financial Services — FSCS Claims & Compensation (FRN 459990)
Full legal name: Chestergate Financial Services Ltd, formerly Bradshaw Bennet Independent Financial Advisers Ltd
Chestergate Financial Services Ltd, formerly Bradshaw Bennet Independent Financial Advisers Ltd (FRN 459990) was failed and declared in default by the FSCS on 14 May 2024. If you were advised by Chestergate Financial Services and lost money, you may be able to claim compensation of up to £85,000 from the FSCS. Eligibility depends on your circumstances — a free check takes under a minute.
Chestergate Financial Services Ltd, formerly Bradshaw Bennet Independent Financial Advisers Ltd appears on the FSCS failed-firms register. It was failed and declared in default on 14 May 2024, in the Pensions category.
Chestergate Financial Services Ltd, formerly Bradshaw Bennet Independent Financial Advisers Ltd has also been known as, or traded as: Bradshaw Bennet Independent Financial Advisers Ltd. If you dealt with any of those names, the same claim routes may apply.
What this means for you
If Chestergate Financial Services advised you on a pension — for example transferring a workplace, personal or final-salary pension, or moving it into a SIPP — and the advice was unsuitable for you, you may have a claim. Where the firm has failed, eligible losses can be claimed from the FSCS up to £85,000 per person.
Your options
- FSCS — where Chestergate Financial Services has failed, you may claim eligible losses up to £85,000 per person, per firm. You can claim free at fscs.org.uk without using a solicitor.
- A representative — specialist firms can gather the evidence and handle the claim for you, typically on a No Win, No Fee basis.
- Check your time limit — deadlines vary by route. See our guide to time limits for mis-selling claims, and how compensation is calculated.
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Is Chestergate Financial Services Ltd, formerly Bradshaw Bennet Independent Financial Advisers Ltd still trading?
Chestergate Financial Services Ltd, formerly Bradshaw Bennet Independent Financial Advisers Ltd (FRN 459990) appears on the FSCS failed-firms register and was failed and declared in default on 14 May 2024. You should always check the current position on the FCA Register and the FSCS website.
How do I claim against Chestergate Financial Services?
You can claim directly and free of charge through the FSCS at fscs.org.uk, or instruct a representative to handle it for you. Either way, a free initial check can confirm whether you may be eligible.
How much could I claim for Chestergate Financial Services?
Where eligible, the FSCS pays up to £85,000 per person, per failed firm. The actual amount depends on your assessed loss and your individual circumstances.
This page is for information only and is not affiliated with the FSCS. You can complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service or claim from the FSCS for free without using a solicitor. Compensation depends on your individual circumstances. This website does not constitute legal advice.